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Newport, NC

Population
4,500
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
19 ft
Median Home Value
$233,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$896/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$56,351
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Newport in context.

OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityHavelock, North Carolina9.6 miles away · 17,430 residents.

About Newport

Newport is a town in Carteret County, North Carolina, situated along the Newport River. Historically known as Bell's Corner and Shepardsville and built around early logging and naval turpentine industries, the community of approximately 4,441 is located along U.S. Route 70 and is served by the Carteret County Public Schools district for public education.

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Low PopulationA95.7ratingWater Recreation AccessA95.4ratingFewer Projected Mid-Century Days ≥95°FA95.1rating

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